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Three proud youngsters get their birds on spring turkey hunt weekend in Eaton26 April 2011, 10:31 amSubmitted photoAshley proud hoists her bird. Ashley Rocker, 14, of Onondaga Hill and Jennifer and Daniel Hilts, 13 and 14, respectively, of Eaton, all got their birds during the spring youth turkey hunt weekend. Ashley's father, John Rocker, wrote me:...Source: Outdoors Blog
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Cazenovia boy, 12, gets his first turkey and a bonus -- a shed deer antler26 April 2011, 10:22 amHunter Sattler, 12, of Cazenovia, shot his first turkey ever on Easter morning on the top of a ridge in DeRuyter.Source: Outdoors Blog
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Boy, 13, gets his first turkey while hunting with his father on rainy Saturday in Madison County26 April 2011, 10:14 am" I look forward to many more outings yet to come," his father, Todd Cramer wrote.Source: Outdoors Blog
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McGraw man gets his turkey in Ohio26 April 2011, 10:05 am"The gobbler weighed 20lbs 11 oz, swung a 10.25 beard, and sported 1-1/8 & 1-1/16 spurs. A solid, 3-year-old gobbler," said Mike Joyner, of McGraw.Source: Outdoors Blog
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Cicero boy gets his first turkey while hunting with his Dad26 April 2011, 9:50 am"The bird was field dressed and is now waiting for the deep fryer," said the father, Mark Davison.Source: Outdoors Blog
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Memphis girl gets her first turkey on Easter morning26 April 2011, 9:32 am"Another added bonus to the hunt is that she was born on an Easter Sunday so it was a great extra to the basket," said her father, Dave Kopp.Source: Outdoors Blog
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Skaneateles woman watching (and photographing) the eagles at Montezuma Wildlife Refuge26 April 2011, 9:13 am"It was really awesome to watch for a few hours.. and it was freezing as usual," said Marianne Angelillo.Source: Outdoors Blog
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Feral pigs threatening to win CNY wild boar war (see full USDA report)24 April 2011, 6:40 amThe USDA recently released a report that noted that a growing feral swine population has potentially devastating consequences to natural resources, agriculture and human health and safety in the state.Source: Outdoors Blog
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Readers tell of a 'leucistic' robin, a muscovy duck and birds that bang into windows24 April 2011, 6:35 amSubmitted photoA "leucistic" robin. I received some interesting bird-related calls and e-mails this week — a sure sign of spring. Matthew Boliver, of Castorland, in Lewis County, sent me the photo below of a partially white-colored robin that his wife...Source: Outdoors Blog
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Wanted: CNY turkey tales from this weekend's spring youth hunt22 April 2011, 5:46 pmThis weekend is the annual spring youth turkey hunt. Hunters who are 12 to 15 years old and possess a junior hunting license and a turkey permit — and who are accompanied by an adult — are allowed to take...Source: Outdoors Blog
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DEC creel surveys show Salmon River steelhead fishing is quite impressive lately22 April 2011, 4:30 pmReasons given for the huge increase in the steelhead catch lately vary. Some think that current economic conditions lead to more people fishing, and the more anglers you have out there, the more fish are going to be caught. Others attribute the greater numbers of steelhead to the explosion in the population of round gobies and other exotic forageSource: Outdoors Blog
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Up and coming: A pair of ospreys build a nest atop WCNY tower in Liverpool22 April 2011, 6:32 amOsprey nests are 4 to 5 feet across and 3½ feet deepSource: Outdoors Blog
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Camillus woman grapples with starlings in her clothes dryer vent22 April 2011, 6:29 am"I heard a flapping of wings, tweeting and whistling inside the vent," said 82-year-old Evi BarenholtzSource: Outdoors Blog
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Cormorant harassment remains a priority on Oneida Lake22 April 2011, 6:27 amOne DEC official said he's "cautiously optimistic" the volunteer-based harassment program will again be held in the fall on the lake.Source: Outdoors Blog
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April 22-24: Cold weather, rain has slowed most fishing activity on lakes, rivers21 April 2011, 1:09 pmIt's still too cold in most areas for the bullhead bite.Source: Outdoors Blog
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Best CNY "Sign of Spring' photo to win $100 Herb Phillipson's gift card20 April 2011, 4:39 pmA wide range of subjects are acceptable, including fishing and other outdoor activities, plant photos, outdoor scenes -- anything that says spring.Source: Outdoors Blog
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Manlius man talks about his saltwater fishing adventure off the coast of Florida20 April 2011, 12:09 pmDespite 8 to 13-foot waves, it was a great day of fishing! Included in the catch were nine sailfish, that were caught, tagged and released.Source: Outdoors Blog
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Wanted: Photos of CNY wildlife taken in your backyard20 April 2011, 10:47 amI never cease to be amazed by the amazing wildlife photos sent to me by readers. Beginning today, I'm starting a new occasional feature of the Outdoors Blog -- a compilation of photos taken by readers in their backyards of...Source: Outdoors Blog
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Bird Lady: Answers question about chickadee pecking away inside bird house20 April 2011, 8:54 amWonder about the difference between a grackle and a starling? Do colorful warblers catch your fancy? What gave the Cooper's hawk its name? Ask The Bird Lady. Laura Erickson is the former science editor at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology...Source: Outdoors Blog
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Rep. Buerkle expected at Oneida Lake Association's annual meeting19 April 2011, 4:21 pmBuerkle's predeccessor, Dan Maffei, was criticized by OLA officials for dropping the ball during his term in office on the cormorant issue. Despite the criticism, Maffei never attended, nor did he send any representatives to the annual meetings of the 3,500-member organization while in office.Source: Outdoors Blog
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New York State spring turkey hunting season opens May 118 April 2011, 12:11 pmHunters must have a turkey hunting permit in addition to their small game hunting or sportsman license. Hunters may take tw bearded turkeys during the spring season, but only one bird per day. In addition, the youth turkey hunt is April 23-24.Source: Outdoors Blog
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Pennsylvania gives nod to porcupine hunting season18 April 2011, 10:57 amThe new season starts Sept. 1 and goes to March 31. The daily take limit is six. In New York, you an hunt them year-round with no bag limit -- like woodchucks. But you need a small game hunting license.Source: Outdoors Blog
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Mexico girl, 11, lands 28-inch brown trout while fishing with Dad on Lake Ontario18 April 2011, 10:34 amHer father wrote me: "We lacked one fish from having our limit. What a way to begin the season."Source: Outdoors Blog
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Annual Oneida Lake Association meeting will address "the continuing cormorant challenge"18 April 2011, 10:22 amDEC officials will be on hand to discuss last year's volunteer harassment program and their plans to continue through this season.Source: Outdoors Blog
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Chaumont woman makes living filleting panfish/bullheads. "You just gotta like it."17 April 2011, 6:16 amIt’s a busy time of year for Venus VanDewalker. VanDewalker, who owns Harv’s Fishery, a freshwater fish processing business in Chaumont, is personally filleting buckets and buckets of bullheads, along with perch and other panfish brought in by local...Source: Outdoors Blog